This is the first full discography of the published recordings on which Arthur Russellppeared as an original artist or as a member of a band or studio outfit, as well as releases where he made an appearance as an instrumentalist, mixer, or guest songwriter. Promotional copies and bootlegs are listed only when thee cord didn’teceive a commercial release, while Russell’s twelve-inch dance reissues and compilation appearances are too numerous to list here in their entirety.

Producers and remixers are referenced when their names were included on the original release, but details of musicians and engineers and song lengths have been omitted for consistency and brevity. In cases of multiple issues across format and country, CD numbering systems are used instead of vinyl numbering systems, while original publishing agreements are listed instead of licensing parties. The use of “Side 1”and “Side A” follows original usage.

This discography is provisional, in part because so many of Russell’s recordings exist only on tape, and in part because the ongoing excavation of the archives means that old recordings will continue to be released after the publication of this book. Other anomalies exist: for example, three different versions of the twelve-inch single “Tell You (Today)” are in circulation, but inconsistent labeling makes them difficult to distinguish from one another. Because of the fluctuating nature of the market, no attempt has been made to indicate the availability of any recording. Finally, I have corrected apparently unintentional mistakes, such as the misspelling of names.

1978

Dinosaur, “Kiss Me Again”

Seven-inch promotional single, Sire, 1978 (SRE-1034)

Side 1. “Kiss Me Again

Side 2. “Kiss Me Again”

Produced by Arthur Russell and Nicky Siano; remixed by Jimmy Simpson

Dinosaur, “Kiss Me Again”

Twelve-inch single, Sire, 1978 (SRD-1035)

Side 1. “Kiss Me Again.” Remixed by Jimmy Simpson

Side 2. “Kiss Me Again (Version)”

Produced by Arthur Russell and Nicky Siano

Note: This record was also released as a red vinyl promotional twelve-inch single

(PRO-A-0771)

1979

Dinosaur, “Kiss Me Again”

Twelve-inch promotional single, Sire, 1979 (PRO-A-0785)

Side 1. “Kiss Me Again (Edit).” Remixed by Dinosaur

Side 2. “Kiss Me Again.” Remixed by Jimmy Simpson

Produced by Arthur Russell and Nicky Siano

Loose Joints, “Pop Your Funk”

Seven-inch promotional single, West End, 1980 (WES-1228)

Side 1. “Pop Your Funk (Vocal)”

Side 2. “Pop Your Funk (Instrumental)”

1980

Loose Joints, “Is It All Over My Face?” / “Pop Your Funk”

Twelve-inch single, West End, 1980 (WES-22128)

Side A. “Is It All Over My Face?”

Side B. “Pop Your Funk”

Produced by Arthur Russell and Steve D’Acquisto

Loose Joints, “Is It All Over My Face? (Female Vocal)” /

“Is It All Over My Face? (Male Vocal)”

Twelve-inch single, West End, 1980 (WES-22129)

Side A. “Is It All Over My Face? (Female Vocal).” Remixed by Larry Levan

Side B. “Is It All Over My Face? (Male Vocal)”

Produced by Arthur Russell and Steve D’Acquisto

Side 2. “Kiss Me Again”

Produced by Arthur Russell and Nicky Siano; remixed by Jimmy Simpson

Dinosaur, “Kiss Me Again”

Twelve-inch single, Sire, 1978 (SRD-1035)

Side 1. “Kiss Me Again.” Remixed by Jimmy Simpson

Side 2. “Kiss Me Again (Version)”

Produced by Arthur Russell and Nicky Siano

Note: This record was also released as a red vinyl promotional twelve-inch single

(PRO-A-0771)

1981

Dinosaur L, 24 −−> 24 Music

Album, Sleeping Bag Records, 1981 (TLX-0)

Side 1. “#1 (You’re Gonna Be Clean on Your Bean)” / “#5 (Go Bang!)” /

“#2 (No, Thank You)” / “#7”

Side 2. “#3 (In the Corn Belt)” / “#6 (Get Set)”

Dinosaur L, 24 −−> 24 Music

Album, Sleeping Bag Records, 1981 (TLX-0)

Side 1. “#1 (You’re Gonna Be Clean on Your Bean)” / “#5 (Go Bang!)” /

“#2 (No, Thank You)” / “#7”

Side 2. “#3 (In the Corn Belt)” / “#6 (Get Set)”

Produced by Arthur Russell, except track #1 produced by Arthur Russell and